Clinician scientist group leaders

Francis Crick Institute; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biomedical research institute in London seeks early career clinician scientists to establish independent research programmes. Candidates should possess a PhD and a medical degree with a GMC licence. This role involves developing research in diverse biological and clinical fields, supported by a generous funding package and interdisciplinary collaboration. Applications are open until 27 November 2025.

Benefits

Generous core funding

Access to advanced technology platforms

Opportunities for external grant funding

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD) in a relevant field.
• GMC licence to practice medicine.
• Experience in biomedical research with a focus on clinical applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop independent research programmes at the Crick.
• Contribute to scientific and medical discourse.
• Manage a team including researchers and graduate students.

Skills

Research experience in relevant fields

Licence to practice medicine

Knowledge of GMC requirements

Education

PhD or equivalent degree

Medical degree

Job description

Clinician scientist group leaders – The Francis Crick Institute

We are seeking to appoint early career clinician scientists to establish independent research programmes in any area of biological, biomedical or clinical sciences, including relevant areas of physical, AI/computational or chemical sciences.

The Crick is one of Europe's largest biomedical research institutes. By breaking down barriers between departments and disciplines, we are accelerating the discovery of fundamental biology processes behind health and disease. Central to our mission is developing collaborative and multidisciplinary approaches encompassing clinical, biological and physical sciences.

Our research spans different levels of integration from genes, systems and evolution, through molecules and cells, to tissues and organismal biology. Aiming to generate insights into human biology in health and disease, our programmes use interdisciplinary approaches and diverse model systems to address issues in areas that include but are not limited to:

• infections and immunity
• cancer neural systems
• cardiac and vascular biology
• repair, degeneration and ageing
• physiology and homeostasis

Details of our research portfolio are at https://www.crick.ac.uk/research

Crick clinician scientist group leaders

Crick clinician scientist group leaders (CSGLs) are expected to develop internationally leading research programmes in biomedical research and to build their research profile, in their specialist area and the wider international research community. Crick CSGLs receive a core support package, on which we expect them to build by attracting external response-mode funding. Our CSGLs contribute to scientific and operational administration at the Crick, working with colleagues in the Crick's graduate student and postdoc mentoring programmes, and represent the Crick at external meetings and scientific bodies. CSGLs contribute to the Crick's public engagement and fundraising activities.

Crick clinician scientist group leaders will:

• Have completed general and/or specialist training in accordance with GMC requirements (or have equivalent national medical registration outside the UK)
• Set up an independent research programme based at the Crick and linked to a UK university hospital
• Contribute to general scientific and medical discourse at the Crick
• Maintain a licence to practise in accordance with GMC regulation
• Promote and advance the reputation of the Crick and the partner University with clinicians, scientists and the public

Note that there is no specific stipulation as to the extent of clinical activity, and it is understood that this may vary with speciality and research field. However, within the basic funding structure, up to 20% (2 clinical sessions per week) of time can be spent on clinical work. Additional clinical work will require agreement and bespoke co-funding with the partner University and associated NHS Trust.

The clinician scientist group leader support package

• This package applies for the full duration of the contract. It includes:
• 12-year position (review at 6 years) Generous core funding (including support for three researchers and twograduate students)
• Opportunity to expand through external grant funding
• Close links to the Crick’s partner universities - UCL, Imperial College London and King's College London
• Access to Crick technology platforms and facilities, including our cutting-edge high performance computing infrastructure
• Full laboratory set-up in state-of-the-art space

Person specification

• An advanced degree (PhD or equivalent) and experience conducting research in a relevant field
• A medical degree and GMC licence to practice medicine
• Certificate of completion of general and specialist medicine training (GMC or equivalent)

How to apply

Applications should be made through our academic recruitment system before 23:59 GMT on Thursday 27 November 2025.

You will need:

• Full academic CV
• Publications list
• Details of past research (~500 words)
• Future research plans (~1000 words)
• Two or more academic references

Successful applicants will be invited to the Crick for recruitment seminars Feb - Mar 2026

Further information on early career group leaders and their current research interests can be found at: https://www.crick.ac.uk/careers-study/faculty/clinical-group-leaders

Informal enquiries about the Francis Crick Institute or the application procedure can be made through: [e-mail]

We are able to support flexible working, including part-time work schedules, and will support visa applications for successful candidates and their families.

We believe diversity is integral to scientific excellence. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds that are currently under-represented in medical science.